On Dec. 12, 2009, the Christmas Tree Lane Association will be hosting its 89th Annual Lighting Ceremony and its first Winter Arts and Crafts Festival at the Altadena Main Public Library.

Beginning at 2 PM, there will be arts and crafts, a petting zoo, performances by local groups and Santa Claus with his sleigh for childrens’ pictures. At 6 PM, actor Meshach Taylor will MC the spectacular Lighting Ceremony with entertainment from local groups,  with Supervisor Michael Antonovich and Santa Claus flipping on the switch for the mile of lit deodar trees. Then, over 1,000 spectators will be led down the Lane canopy of colorful lights by the John Muir Alumni Drum Corps. All are invited!